Home is in the name of a dead relative.

[Mark Aiken]

I'm in the process of signing a wholesale deal but I ran into a roadblock.  The home is in the name of his dead brother and he doesn't have a will supporting he is the owner.  His brother died over 10 years ago and he has been taking care of the property and paying the bills and taxes ever since.

How do I go about ensuring the seller has the right to sell the property.  Who should I talk to?